Acting Chair and Vice Chair
Brad Kerr
Brad Kerr is the Founder and President of Tactical Connections, an international company that designs, imports and distributes home décor and home furnishing products for major retailers and dealers around the world. He is responsible for corporate and business development, product design, branding and marketing, as well as managing the financial operations of the company.
Prior to founding Tactical in 2001, Brad worked with many global technology and manufacturing companies including Platform, Delrina, Symantec, JetForm, ThinkSmith, Moore Corp, and 3M. Brad was also involved in creating and launching the largest recycling company in the Middle East to help their communities deal with waste.
With over 25 years of experience in international business and product development, Brad is a pragmatic, energetic and personable individual. He believes in lifelong education, always doing your very best, and giving back to your local community. Brad is excited to be a part of CYAN, and in helping young adults to achieve their potential and to be leaders in our community.
Brad received his MBA from McMaster University in 1991, specializing in Marketing and Operational Science. He also donates his time to Habitat for Humanity Halton.
Treasurer
Lee Hartwell
Lee has held a variety of financial and general management positions in various public companies and has worked in Europe and the U.S. in addition to his considerable experience here in Canada . He has also sat on a number of not for profit boards and in addition to his work with CYAN he is currently a board member and treasurer of H.E.N., (Halton Environmental Network). Lee is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant and his work with CYAN is a desire to give back in the community in which he lives.
Secretary
Gordon Rymal (Ry) Smith
Ry has an extensive background in the development, design and operation of alternative transportation energy systems. At present he is responsible for leading the planning, management, and implementation of “Hydrogen Village”; an internationally recognized program developing commercially sustainable markets for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies and infrastructure in the Greater Toronto Area.
I joined the CYAN board because I believe CYAN provides a very positive way for Kids to develop their connection to their community by contributing to it.
Members at Large
Tiffany Matheson
Tiffany is in her second year of the social service worker program at Sheridan College in Oakville. Tiffany loves her program and has met such great people because of it. In her spare time, Tiffany likes to hang out with her mother, grandmother, kitten (Boots) and her Chihuahua/Pomeraniam dog (Buddy). When Tiffany is not spending time at school, work or with family, she likes to spend time with her friends hanging out, going to the movies, watching CSI and go shopping. Tiffany chose to become a board member of CYAN because she is at the great age where she can understand how young adults feel. Being part of CYAN will give her the opportunity to share with other youth the things Tiffany wished somone a little bit older and cooler than herself had taken the time to share with her.
Nick Selemba
Nick was very active in youth groups and athletics while growing up in Hamilton, Ontario.
As an adult, he has also recognized the importance of helping youth meet their particular needs and acquire as many skills as possible that can be used for the rest of their lives.
Nick has over twenty five years experience working as an educator and coach with students and youths in various capacities.
He strongly believes that CYAN is an important and worthwhile organization because it helps to give direction to adolescents, provide multiple opportunities to grow personally and make lasting connections. Thereby, inspiring them and giving them a chance to encourage others to give back.
